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Kobuchi 高渕 – Japanese surname
Kobuchi (高渕) is read こうぶち and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 高渕, the characters mean: tall + edge. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Kobuchi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高渕 | こうぶち | tall + edge | 21 |
| 子渕 | こぶち | child + edge | 14 |
| 小渕 | こぶち | little + edge | 14 |
| 小淵 | こぶち | little + abyss | 15 |
| 古渕 | こぶち | old + edge | 16 |
| 河渕 | こうぶち | river + edge | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kobuchi
Kobuchi in different scripts
| Romaji | Kobuchi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうぶち |
| Katakana | コウブチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高渕 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kobuchi (Japanese order: 高渕歩美, こうぶち あゆみ)
- Yurina Kobuchi (Japanese order: 高渕百合奈, こうぶち ゆりな)
- Yuki Kobuchi (Japanese order: 高渕結城, こうぶち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kobuchi
Break it into 3 parts: ko · bu · chi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written こうぶち.
Questions about Kobuchi
What does Kobuchi mean in Japanese?
Kobuchi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高渕, combines these meanings: tall + edge. Other spellings include 子渕 (child + edge), 小渕 (little + edge), 小淵 (little + abyss).
How do you write Kobuchi in kanji?
The most common way is 高渕 (こうぶち). It can also be written 子渕, 小渕, 小淵, 古渕, 河渕.
How do you write Kobuchi in katakana?
Kobuchi is コウブチ in katakana and こうぶち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kobuchi?
Kobuchi is read こうぶち and has 4 syllables (morae).
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